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AC adapters

#1 Post by emeraldgirl08 » Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:18 am

Do the X, T, and R series use the same kind of AC adapter???

I'm asking b/c I may buy a used laptop soon and am thinking of getting one from Fleabay. The laptop may be an X, R, or T series type of laptop. I have a T30 that uses an 72-watt Novartis adapter.
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Re: AC adapters

#2 Post by RealBlackStuff » Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:31 am

The T2x/T3x/T4x and R3x/R4x/R5x all can use the same 72W/16V adapters.
The X2x/X3x/X4x use a 56W adapter, but will also work with a 72W, if the connector is the same as above.
The T-X-R-Z-60/61 series use a 20V adapter, and don't fit anyway.
The G4x have different connectors and won't work either.

Your T30 adapter must be a generic, non-IBM one, which could cause problems along the way.
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Re: AC adapters

#3 Post by dsvochak » Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:33 am

In addition, it's generally safe to use a higher wattage adaptor than originally spec'd but not to use a lower rated one.
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Re: AC adapters

#4 Post by emeraldgirl08 » Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:38 am

Thanks guys!

I'm copying and saving this info!

Also- I just got my Arctic Silver 5. Yikes!!! I'm gonna have to read a little before I even start taking apart my T30 and applying it!
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Re: AC adapters

#5 Post by RealBlackStuff » Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:45 am

BTW, if you get a T40/T41/T42, or an R50/R51, you can also use the RAM from your T30.
Look for machines with Intel integrated graphics.
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Re: AC adapters

#6 Post by emeraldgirl08 » Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:47 am

Gotcha Dom!

I read all about those detaching GPUs!

Don't want it!!!

Have a good day :)
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